Gerbils Morphingby Dani Sneed

7 Which idea does the author of the selection discuss first?

Ο A. Gerbils open their eyes.

Ο B. Gerbils change colors.

Ο C. Gerbils grow soft fur.

7 Which idea does the author of the selection discuss first?

Ο A. Gerbils open their eyes.

Ο B. Gerbils change colors.

Ο C. Gerbils grow soft fur.

Comprehension 05: Order steps, sequence, and/or events/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)

Comprehension 05: Order steps, sequence, and/or events/process from the text (Reading GLE 2.2.1)

8 Which sentence states the most important idea in the selection?

Ο A. Baby gerbils go through many changes in their first month.

Ο B. Baby gerbils exercise in wheels by thirty-five days old.

Ο C. Baby gerbils grow fur when they are eight days old.

8 Which sentence states the most important idea in the selection?

Ο A. Baby gerbils go through many changes in their first month.

Ο B. Baby gerbils exercise in wheels by thirty-five days old.

Ο C. Baby gerbils grow fur when they are eight days old.

Comprehension 01: Demonstrate understanding of theme/message/main or major idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

Comprehension 01: Demonstrate understanding of theme/message/main or major idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

9 According to the section On the Move, what are two ways thatKyle cared for the gerbils? Include information from the selection inyour answer.

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Informational Analysis 06: Demonstrate understanding of text features (titles, headings, captions, maps, charts, tables,

graphs and other information divisions) (Reading GLE 2.2.2)

Informational Analysis 06: Demonstrate understanding of text features (titles, headings, captions, maps, charts, tables,

graphs and other information divisions) (Reading GLE 2.2.2)

2 A 2-point response provides information from the section, On the Move, to identify two ways Kyle takes care of the gerbils. Example: Kyle feeds the adult gerbils, and he makes sure the babies are in their nests.

1 A 1-point response provides information from the section, On the Move, to identify one way Kyle takes care of the gerbils.

Text-based information may include, but is not limited to:

A.Kyle gives them food. / Kyle gave parents fresh gerbil food and celery. / He fed the gerbils.

B. Kyle picked up Stinky to stroke his back. / He pet Stinky.C. Kyle made sure all the babies were in the nest.D. Kyle doesn’t play with the pups.

Text-based information may include, but is not limited to:

A.Kyle gives them food. / Kyle gave parents fresh gerbil food and celery. / He fed the gerbils.

B. Kyle picked up Stinky to stroke his back. / He pet Stinky.C. Kyle made sure all the babies were in the nest.D. Kyle doesn’t play with the pups.

3 According to the section On the Move, what are two ways thatKyle cared for the gerbils? Include information from the selection inyour answer.

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A. He fed themD. He didn’t play with them until they were old enough.

A. He fed themD. He didn’t play with them until they were old enough.

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3 According to the section On the Move, what are two ways thatKyle cared for the gerbils? Include information from the selection inyour answer.

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A. Every night he gave the parents fresh new gerbal food… C. He also made sure all they were in the nest...B. …would pick up Stinky to stoke his back.

A. Every night he gave the parents fresh new gerbal food… C. He also made sure all they were in the nest...B. …would pick up Stinky to stoke his back.

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C. Kyle made sure that all the baby gerbils were in their nest. C. Kyle made sure that all the baby gerbils were in their nest.

3 According to the section On the Move, what are two ways thatKyle cared for the gerbils? Include information from the selection inyour answer.

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A. …Kyle cared for them is feeding them.A. …Kyle cared for them is feeding them.

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This response does not provide any text-based details from the section On the Move to show howKyle cared for the gerbils.

10 What is the meaning of the word morph in the sentence “They willhave to morph a lot to look like Rosey and Stinkey.”?

Ο A. Exercise

Ο B. Change

Ο C. Groom

10 What is the meaning of the word morph in the sentence “They willhave to morph a lot to look like Rosey and Stinkey.”?

Ο A. Exercise

Ο B. Change

Ο C. Groom

Comprehension 04: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)

Comprehension 04: Understand and apply content vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2, 1.2.2)

11 What is the difference between baby gerbils at birth and babygerbils at 35 days old?

Ο A. At birth they had soft fur, at 35 days their skin was dark pink.

Ο B. At birth their eyes were closed; at 35 days their eyes had opened.

Ο C. At birth they ate seeds and milk; at 35 days they ate celery and carrots.

11 What is the difference between baby gerbils at birth and babygerbils at 35 days old?

Ο A. At birth they had soft fur, at 35 days their skin was dark pink.

Ο B. At birth their eyes were closed; at 35 days their eyes had opened.

Ο C. At birth they ate seeds and milk; at 35 days they ate celery and carrots.

Analysis 07: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s) (Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6)

Analysis 07: Compare and contrast using elements of the text(s) (Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6)

12 Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?

Ο A. He looked like a piglet.

Ο B. He bumped into a warm body.

Ο C. He cuddled up next to his brothers.

12 Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?

Ο A. He looked like a piglet.

Ο B. He bumped into a warm body.

Ο C. He cuddled up next to his brothers.

Analysis 10: Analyze author’s purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for

different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

Analysis 10: Analyze author’s purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for

different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)